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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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