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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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