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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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