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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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