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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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