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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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