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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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