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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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