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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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