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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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