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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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