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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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