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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to understand these open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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