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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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