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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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