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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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