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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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