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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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