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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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