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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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