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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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