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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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