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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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