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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about 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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