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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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