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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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