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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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