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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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