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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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