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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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