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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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