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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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