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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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