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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Abkhazia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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