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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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