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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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