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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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