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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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