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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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