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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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