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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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