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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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