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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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