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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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