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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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