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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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