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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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