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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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