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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOCs? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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