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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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