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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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