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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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