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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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