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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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