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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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