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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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