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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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