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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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