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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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