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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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