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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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