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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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