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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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