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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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