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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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