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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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