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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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