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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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