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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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