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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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