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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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