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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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