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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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