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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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