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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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