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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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