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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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