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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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