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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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