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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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