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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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