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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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