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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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