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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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