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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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