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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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