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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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