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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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