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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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