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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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