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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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