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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners 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 several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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