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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)