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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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