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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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