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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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