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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning enable learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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