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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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