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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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