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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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