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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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