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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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