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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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