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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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