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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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