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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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