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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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