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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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