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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key 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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