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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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