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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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