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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key 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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