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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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