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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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