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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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