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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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