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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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