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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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