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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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