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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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