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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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