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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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