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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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