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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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