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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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