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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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