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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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