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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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