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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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