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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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