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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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