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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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