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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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