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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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