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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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