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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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