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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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