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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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