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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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