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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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