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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in online education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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