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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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