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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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