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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology are empowering people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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