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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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