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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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