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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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