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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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