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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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