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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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