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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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