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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning are empowering humans all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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