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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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