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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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