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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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