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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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