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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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