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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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