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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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