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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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