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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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