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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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