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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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