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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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