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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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