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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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