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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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