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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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