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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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