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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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