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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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