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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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