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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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