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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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