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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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