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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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