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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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