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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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