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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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