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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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