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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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