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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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