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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically 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 several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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