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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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