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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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