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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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