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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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