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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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