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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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