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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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