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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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