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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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