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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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