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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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