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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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