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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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