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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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