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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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