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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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