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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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