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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum 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 educational subjects. This dramatic new 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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