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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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