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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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