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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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