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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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