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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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