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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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