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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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