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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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