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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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