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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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