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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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