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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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