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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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