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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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