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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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