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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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