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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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