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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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