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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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