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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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