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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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