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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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