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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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