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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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