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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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