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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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