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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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