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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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