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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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