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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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