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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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