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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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