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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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