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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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