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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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