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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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