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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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