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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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