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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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