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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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