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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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