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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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