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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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