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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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