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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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