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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the key 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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