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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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