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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key 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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