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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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