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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the 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 authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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