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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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