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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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