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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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