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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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