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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the amazing new 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 dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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