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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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