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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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