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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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