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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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