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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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