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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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