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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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