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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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