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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning have empowered humans all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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