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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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