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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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