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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? 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 organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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