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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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