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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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