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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the 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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