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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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