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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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