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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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