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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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