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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in digital education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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