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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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