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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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