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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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