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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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