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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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