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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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