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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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