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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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