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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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