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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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