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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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