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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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