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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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