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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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