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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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