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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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