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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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