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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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