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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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