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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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