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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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