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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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