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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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