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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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