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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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