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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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