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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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