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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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