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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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