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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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