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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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