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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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