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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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