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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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