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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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