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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Abkhazia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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