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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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