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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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