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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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