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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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