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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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