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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the 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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