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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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