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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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