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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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