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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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