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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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