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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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