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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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