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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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