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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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