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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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