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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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