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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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