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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition