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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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