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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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