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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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