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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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