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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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