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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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