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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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