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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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