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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education