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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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