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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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