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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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