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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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