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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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