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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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