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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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