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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always 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 issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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