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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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