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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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