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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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