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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important 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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