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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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