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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive these open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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