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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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