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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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