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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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