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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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