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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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