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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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