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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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