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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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