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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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