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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning have empowered learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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