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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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