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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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