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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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