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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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