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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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