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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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