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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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