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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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