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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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