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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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