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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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