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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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