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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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