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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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