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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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