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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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