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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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