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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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