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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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