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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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