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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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