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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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