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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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