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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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