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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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