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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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