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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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