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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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