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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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