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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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