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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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