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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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