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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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