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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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