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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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