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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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