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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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