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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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