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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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