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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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