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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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