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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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