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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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