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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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