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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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