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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the stimulating 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 thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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