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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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