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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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