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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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