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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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