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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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