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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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