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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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