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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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