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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have enabled people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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