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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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