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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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