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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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