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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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