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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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