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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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