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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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