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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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