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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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