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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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