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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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