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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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