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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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