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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp these new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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