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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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