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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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