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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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