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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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