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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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