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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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