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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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