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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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