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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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