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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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