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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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