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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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