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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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