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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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