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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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