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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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