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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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