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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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