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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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