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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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