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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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