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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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