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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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