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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning enable humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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