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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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