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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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