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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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