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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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