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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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