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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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