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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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