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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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