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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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