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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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