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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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