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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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