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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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