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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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