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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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