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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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