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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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