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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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