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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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