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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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