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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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