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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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