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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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