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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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