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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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