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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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