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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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