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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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