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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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