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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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