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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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