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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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