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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? 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 Fiji to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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