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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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