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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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