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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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