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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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