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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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