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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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