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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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