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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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