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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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