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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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