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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)