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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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