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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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