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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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