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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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