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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Abkhazia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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