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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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