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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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