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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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