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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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