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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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