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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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